1. Sometimes, minor skin abrasions can cause localized swelling. In such cases, applying toothpaste to the wound can not only relieve pain, stop bleeding, and reduce swelling, but also prevent the wound from becoming infected .

2. After the dumplings are cooked, first use a strainer to remove them from the water. If you can rinse them briefly in warm water before plating, the dumplings will not stick together.

3. A simple trick for manually setting a timer for mosquito coils: use a metal clip to clamp the coil at the desired length. When the coil burns down to the clip, it will extinguish, preventing sleep disturbance and saving on coil usage – a win-win situation!

4. Adding a little vinegar when cooking pork ribs helps dissolve minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and iron, making them easier to absorb and increasing their nutritional value. Vinegar also helps prevent the destruction of vitamins in food, adding a touch of vinegar to everyday life.

5. A useful way to use medicated oil: If you must use mosquito coils but dislike their pungent smell, sprinkle a few drops of medicated oil on the lit coil. The smoke will be less pungent and have a pleasant fragrance, and the mosquito-repelling effect will be better . Of course, this assumes that the medicated oil smells okay , or you can use floral water instead.

6. When boiling eggs, if you soak them in cold water for a while before putting them in hot water, the eggshells will not crack and will be easier to peel.

7. Garlic skin is hard to peel! Actually, soak the garlic in warm water for 3-5 minutes, then rub it with your hands and the skin will come off easily . Or, spread a bunch of garlic on a cutting board and gently tap it with a knife to remove the skin .

8. Ribbonfish has a strong fishy smell and is quite oily . It's difficult to clean with just water, isn't it? Actually, you can add a little baking soda to the water, soak the fish in the soda water, and then wash it with clean water. This will make it easy to clean and remove the fishy smell.

9. Dried shiitake mushrooms are often used in stews and soups, and they taste delicious! However, soaking them is quite time-consuming. Actually, before cooking, soak the dried mushrooms in warm water (around 45°C ) with a spoonful of sugar. They will quickly soften and expand. Soaked mushrooms also make the dishes taste even more flavorful.

10.            Adding a few slices of hawthorn when cooking meat makes it easier to cook until tender . Similarly, cooking an old duck with a few pieces of raw papaya also makes it very easy to cook until tender .

11.            When boiling dumplings, in addition to adding enough water, add a little salt after the water boils before adding the dumplings. This increases the elasticity of the gluten, preventing the dumplings from sticking together or to the bottom of the pot. It also makes the dumplings whiter, and the broth clear and the dumplings fragrant.

12.            When cooking, it's best to add soy sauce just before the dish is finished cooking. This will not only enhance the flavor but also preserve the nutritional components of the soy sauce.

13.            There's an art to making meat broth ! If you're using fresh meat, you should add it only after the broth has boiled. However, if you're using marinated meat, add it to the pot while the water is still cold.

14.            To make perfectly tender and beautiful fried eggs, try sprinkling a few drops of hot water around the edges of the egg . It will make them extra tender.

15.            When you're about to plate a hard-boiled egg, how can you show off your knife skills? Here's a little trick : before slicing the egg, dip a sharp knife in hot water first, then slice it. This will result in neat slices of yolk. Of course, the knife also needs to be sharp; after all, sharpening your knife won't delay your work!

16.            Tofu is delicious and nutritious, but sometimes it 's very prone to crumbling when cooked, falling apart easily . Actually, if you soak the tofu in lightly salted water for 20-30 minutes while preparing other ingredients, the tofu will be less likely to crumble during cooking.

17.            After buying new clothes, if possible, be sure to soak and wash them in salt water . Salt has amazing effects such as disinfection, sterilization, and preventing cotton fabrics from fading.

18.            Sometimes, stainless steel appliances in the home, such as sinks, faucets, and dishwashers, lose their shine and become dark and stained with watermarks. What can be done? Dissolve one tablespoon of salt in two tablespoons of white vinegar, apply the solution to the surface with a cloth, and then rinse with water. They will then be shiny again.

19.            The amino acids in tea are very beneficial to humans, but they actually dissolve at a water temperature of only 60 ℃. Tannins and caffeine, on the other hand, gradually dissolve at 70 ℃. Have you noticed that tea tastes bitter when brewed with water that's too hot, like boiling water? The best water temperature for brewing tea is actually 70 ℃ to 80 ℃. You can pour boiling water into a thermos first, and then brew the tea — that's better .

20.            [Office Relaxation Method] After lunch break, try a short abdominal breathing exercise: relax your abdominal muscles when inhaling and contract them when exhaling, repeating this for 3 minutes. This can increase intestinal motility, promote metabolism, and aid in weight loss and body shaping.

21.            Have you ever noticed that the oil you use for frying turns black and has a lot of residue at the bottom after a few uses? Don't worry, eggshells can help! Try putting a small piece of eggshell in the blackened oil container. The eggshell will absorb the carbon particles that have fallen into the oil, and gradually the oil will become clear again.

22.            Your white undershirt has developed black spots and lost its whiteness after wearing it for a long time, right? Take some fresh ginger, wash and mash it, put it in a pot with water and bring it to a boil. After 10 minutes, pour it into a washbasin, soak the white clothes for 10 minutes, then rub them repeatedly several times. It will be as clean as new.

23.            If you have a slight cough during the transition between hot and cold weather, and your body feels hot and cold, you can try taking a dozen cloves of garlic, mashing them into a paste, adding an appropriate amount of rock sugar, brewing it with boiling water, and drinking it warm like tea, once a day. It has a quick and effective effect in stopping coughs and clearing phlegm. However, if you have stomach problems or stomach issues, do not use this method.

24.            【The Most Practical Ways to Nourish Your Stomach】1. Noodles are the best food for nourishing the stomach; 2. If making porridge, add a little baking soda; 3. Millet porridge with steamed buns is good for the stomach; 4. Two drinks you should drink more of are milk and hot water; 5. If you have a bad stomach, eat smaller, more frequent meals; 6. Dates, tofu, cabbage, milk, and carrots can strengthen the spleen and stomach; 7. Peanuts, black tea, and honey are all very good for the stomach.

25.            [The Top Ten Healthiest Foods for Life] 1. Spinach — Prevents anemia, improves skin, protects eyesight; 2. Tomatoes — Anti-cancer, whitens skin; 3. Chocolate — Promotes happiness, protects teeth; 4. Potatoes — Protects the spleen and stomach, reduces eye bags; 5. Mushrooms — Boosts immunity, aids weight loss; 6. Soybeans — Inhibits tumors, slows aging; 7. Eggs — Enhances memory, beautifies skin; 8. Walnuts — Brain health, moisturizes skin; 9. Fish — Promotes a good mood; 10. Oranges — Anti-cancer (repost)

26.            【11 Healthy and Nourishing Snacks】1. Sunflower seeds : Nourishes the skin; 2. Peanuts : Prevents skin diseases; 3. Walnuts : Strengthen nails; 4. Jujubes : Prevent scurvy; 5. Cheese : Strengthens teeth; 6. Figs : Promotes blood circulation; 7. Pumpkin seeds and pistachios : Ensure blood flow to the brain; 8. Milk candy : Moisturizes the skin; 9. Chocolate : Improves mood and beauty; 10. Sesame paste : Nourishes and moisturizes hair; 11. Raisins;

27.            [Summer Tips for Using Floral Water] ① Add a few drops of floral water when washing your hair and body for a cooling and antibacterial effect; ② Add a few drops of floral water to clean your hands when traveling; ③ Use floral water to wipe your mat for a more comfortable and clean feeling; ④ Add a few drops of floral water to water when soaking towels, masks, etc. for sterilization and disinfection; ⑤ Add floral water to tissues to wipe your phone to kill germs; ⑥ Mix water and floral water and spray it in your room to freshen the air.

28.            [Traditional Chinese Medicine Rhyme] For good skin, add red dates to your porridge. For insomnia, add white lotus seeds. For lower back pain and kidney deficiency, add chestnuts. For heart palpitations and shortness of breath, add longan pulp. For dizziness and excessive sweating, add Job's tears. For lung nourishment and cough relief, add lily bulbs. For summer heat relief and detoxification, drink mung bean porridge regularly. For black hair and kidney tonification, add walnuts. To lower blood pressure, add lotus leaves. For nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, add white fungus. To prevent meningitis in spring, cook shepherd's purse porridge.

29.            [Nine Best Fat-Burning Foods] 1. Soybeans: Accelerate fat burning; 2. Dark chocolate: Effectively control appetite; 3. Grapefruit: Increase satiety; 4. Cherries: Accelerate metabolism and fat burning; 5. Yogurt: Effectively reduce fat absorption; 6. Avocado: One avocado reduces fat intake by 40 grams; 7. Almonds: Prolong satiety; 8. Sardines: Lower leptin levels; 9. Potatoes: The most satiating low-calorie staple food.

30.            [Traditional Chinese Medicine Childcare Rhyme] To keep a child healthy, keep them slightly hungry and cold; a handful of vegetables, a handful of beans, an egg, and a little meat; fish causes internal heat, meat causes phlegm, radishes and cabbage keep them safe; drink less sugary drinks and more water, fried, grilled, and smoked foods harm the spleen and stomach; zinc and iron deficiencies are common in children, seasonings should be prioritized for the spleen and stomach; give them medicine whether they are sick or not, but it will be ineffective when they are actually sick. Spring cover, autumn freeze, five methods of dressing: keep the back, belly, and feet warm, but keep the head and chest cool.

31.            【Small Oranges, Big Benefits】1. Salted Orange Juice – Replenishes Energy; 2. Orange Juice Makeup Remover – Deeply Cleanses; 3. Orange Seed Mask – Firms Skin; 4. Orange Seed Powder – Treats Rheumatism; 5. Orange Segment Salad – Boosts Immunity; 6. Orange Segment Eye Mask – Replenishes Moisture; 7. Orange Peel Massage – Eliminates Cellulite; 8. Orange Peel Scrub – Removes Dead Skin; 9. Orange Peel Sachet – Promotes Sleep and Repels Mosquitoes ; 10. Orange Peel Bath – Moisturizes and Softens Skin.

32.            Must-Eat Fruits Each Month: January : Persimmons; February : Kiwis; March : Pineapples; April : Mangoes; May : Strawberries & Lychees; June : Cherries; July : Peaches ; August : Watermelons; September : Grapes; October : Pears; November : Apples ; December : Oranges

33.            【Tips for Maintaining Health】1. Regularly rubbing your nose can enhance local blood circulation, helping to nourish the lungs and prevent colds; 2. Swallowing saliva: Traditional Chinese medicine believes this nourishes the five internal organs and helps maintain youthfulness; 3. Opening your mouth wide for one minute accelerates facial blood flow and invigorates the spirit; 4. Standing on tiptoe helps improve blood flow to the heart; 5. Gently patting your ears: The ears are connected to the meridians of various organs, and frequently patting the ears is very beneficial to the body.

34.            [Six World-Renowned Healthy Drinks]: 1. Green Tea — Good for eyesight and teeth, invigorates the mind, promotes urination and relieves fatigue, and aids digestion. 2. Red Wine (in moderation) —Anti -aging, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. 3. Soy Milk — High in protein, rich in nutrients, lowers cholesterol, and helps prevent cardiovascular disease. 4. Yogurt — Aids digestion and boosts immunity. 5. Bone Broth — Slows down bone aging and promotes bone growth. 6. Mushroom Soup — Regulates bodily functions and boosts immunity.

35.            [ 10 Foods to Avoid for Stomach Problems ]  1. Fried chicken nuggets: cause nausea or diarrhea; chocolate: cause acid reflux ; citrus juices: disrupt digestion.  2. Raw onions: can cause abdominal pain.  3. Broccoli and raw cabbage: produce gas in the intestines.  4. Sugar-free chewing gum: causes esophageal gas.  5. Beans: produce gas and bloating.  6. Highly acidic fruits: irritate the stomach lining.  7. Raw and cold foods: cause diarrhea or digestive tract inflammation.  8. Spicy foods: damage the gastric mucosa.  

36.            【4 Tips to Whiten Teeth】1. Hold vinegar in your mouth for 1 to 3 minutes , then spit it out and brush your teeth. Do this about once every two months. 2. Dry orange peels, grind them into powder, and mix them with toothpaste when brushing your teeth. 3. While brushing your teeth, put a little baking soda on your toothbrush. 4. After brushing, rub lemon juice on each tooth. When we smile, we all want white teeth!

37.            [The Most Effective Exercises] 1. Best exercise for weight loss: Swimming, burns a lot of energy and eliminates excess fat; 2. Best exercise for brain health: Jumping, improves blood circulation and oxygen supply; 3. Best exercise for preventing nearsightedness: Table tennis, relieves eye fatigue and improves vision; 4. Best exercise for anti-aging: Running, promotes metabolism; 5. Best exercise for bodybuilding: Gymnastics, improves balance and coordination; 6. Best exercise for preventing high blood pressure: Walking.

38.            Foods that make you smarter : 1. Carrots: Help enhance brain metabolism; 2. Walnuts: Contain a lot of high-quality protein and fatty acids, which are beneficial to brain cell growth; 3. Ginger: Contains gingerol, which can improve blood flow and provide more nutrients to the brain; 4. Soybeans: Rich in lecithin, which is beneficial for enhancing memory; 5. Chestnuts: Rich in lecithin, protein, and zinc, which help improve mental agility.

39.            【Life Hacks】: 1. After eating spicy food, put a little salt in your mouth, hold it for a moment, spit it out, and rinse your mouth; the spiciness will be gone. 2. When putting in eye drops, slightly open your mouth to prevent your eyes from blinking. 3. If you get dust in your eyes, close your eyes and cough forcefully a few times; the dust will come out on its own. 4. When packing clothes for travel, if you're worried about wrinkles, roll each piece of clothing up. 5. When you have hiccups, drink a little vinegar; it will stop hiccups instantly.

40.            [Seven " Best " Things for Summer , Making Life Healthier]: 1. Best condiment – ​​vinegar; 2. Best vegetable – bitter vegetables; 3. Best meat – duck; 4. Best soup – tomato soup; 5. Best beverage – hot tea; 6. Best exercise – swimming; 7. Best cooling device – fan.

41.            Traditional Chinese Medicine Methods for Relieving Internal Heat : ① Dry throat and hoarseness: Drink lightly salted water; take honey pear syrup; drink tangerine peel and sugar tea. ② Sore throat: Eat pears. ③ Mouth blisters: Chew a few slices of raw ginger to help the blisters disappear. ④ Chapped lips: Cucumber and kiwi juice. ⑤ Dry hair: Jujube and walnut soup. ⑥ Other methods for relieving internal heat: Eat grapefruit and drink mung bean soup. Drinking tea, especially Tieguanyin and green tea, is most effective.

42.            【Seven Tips to Treat a Cold Without Medication】① Drink a large glass of warm water; ② For a sore throat, add a spoonful of honey , a pinch of salt , and a few drops of lemon juice; ③ Expel the cold as quickly as possible: boil 5 large slices of ginger with brown sugar in water; ④ Soak your feet in a large tub until you sweat; ⑤ Continue drinking warm water and urinate frequently; ⑥ Cover yourself with a blanket and sleep; ⑦ Wait until the next day and continue using ginger and brown sugar to consolidate the treatment. You should be mostly better by then.

43.            Staying up late is equivalent to shortening lifespan. [Human Biological Clock] 1. 9-11 PM : Immune system detoxifies; quiet rest is recommended. 2. 11 PM - 1 AM : Liver detoxifies; deep sleep is necessary. 3. Midnight- 4 AM : Spinal cord hematopoiesis occurs; staying up late is not advisable. 4. 1-3 AM : Gallbladder detoxifies. 5. 3-5 AM : Lungs detoxify. 6. 5-7 AM : Large intestine detoxifies. 7. 7-9 AM : Small intestine absorbs nutrients; breakfast is recommended.

44.            [Ten Taboos for Wearing a Suit] 1. Avoid trousers that are too short; the standard length of trousers is when the hem covers the shoes. 2. Avoid wearing the shirt outside the trousers. 3. Avoid shirt collars that are too large. 4. Avoid ties that are too brightly colored. 5. Avoid ties that are too short. 6. Avoid wearing a tie without buttoning the shirt. 7. Avoid suit jacket sleeves that are too long; they should be 1 cm shorter than the shirt sleeves. 8. Avoid bulging pockets in the suit jacket and trousers. 9. Avoid wearing a suit with sneakers. 10. Avoid mismatched colors between the shoes and shoelaces.

45.            [Simple Dietary Therapy Methods for Replenishing Qi and Blood] 1. Cut 10 red dates in half, add 10 goji berries , boil in water and drink. This nourishes blood and kidneys, treats lower back and knee pain, and long-term consumption can also improve complexion and remove blemishes . 2. Roast red dates in an iron pot until blackened, then steep in water. This can treat stomach cold and stomach pain. Adding longan makes it a tea that replenishes blood and qi. 3. Stew red dates, peanuts, longan, and brown sugar in water until very soft. Long-term consumption has excellent blood-replenishing effects. A must-learn for women.